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What Causes Fluid Retention In The Legs Post BP Medication Withdrawal?

both my legs are very swollen and retaining fluid in the calf, ankle and foot. I have done nothing different except stopped my blood pressure 25 HCTZ meds in the last few weeks do to no insurance and I am very stressed the last few days due to the fact that my dad , who lives out of state, is dying and I need to get out to see him asap. I have definitely noticed a worsen as the day has gone on??? What can I do to fix this please? YYYY@YYYY
Fri, 2 Nov 2018
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

Swelling in foot and calf is due to fluid retention in them.
This has happened due to stopping of anti-hypertensive medications.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Jayesh Vaza, Orthopaedic Surgeon
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What Causes Fluid Retention In The Legs Post BP Medication Withdrawal?

Hello, Swelling in foot and calf is due to fluid retention in them. This has happened due to stopping of anti-hypertensive medications. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jayesh Vaza, Orthopaedic Surgeon